Spicy Kale Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds – My dear friend Madeleine, tasked me with making a salad that she ate at a party one evening. She described it to me and I tweaked the original and made it my own. This savory and spicy salad has a kick from my Mexican […]
“Have your cake and eat it too!”
This week, I’ve been pondering the age old question that asks, “Can you have your cake and eat it too?” As a health conscious individual, you may feel you are obligated to answer this question with a firm, “NO!” […]
So thrilled our plum tree is bearing fruit! These plums are so delicious, we’ve just been eating them up!
When cooking any protein or vegetables with barbecue sauce, it is best to allow the protein or vegetables to cook half way prior to brushing them with any barbecue sauce. This will prevent the sauce from burning during the grilling process.
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Barbecued Chicken Skewers – Barbecued Chicken is a grilling classic. […]
Blueberry muffins
Blueberry Muffins, Gluten & Dairy Free – This recipe is one that is close to my heart! It is a remake of my familys’ recipe for blueberry muffins. I remade this recipe to be gluten free, dairy free and free of refined […]
It is really easy to make your own buttermilk. It is basically just introducing acid into fresh milk in order to make it curdle and thicken. Did you know that you can make buttermilk using almond milk or coconut milk too? I do it all the time! It is great news for the dairy […]
If you are allergic to gluten, make sure to purchase oat flour that is marked gluten free on the package or here is how you make your own: Purchase Rolled Oats marked “Gluten Free Oats”, take the oats and put them in a clean, dry food processor or food mill. A food mill is […]
This recipe has a few specialty ingredients that are well worth a spot in your pantry. Cocoa Nibs for example, they are little pieces of broken up cocoa beans after they have been fermented and roasted. They are considered a super food because they are loaded with antioxidants found in chocolate called flavanoids. Besides […]
Classic dishes have become so because their flavors and ingredients are just right. However, sometimes it is fun to embellish these bell weather dishes. Don’t be afraid to play around with the ingredients of a classic dish by adding new flavors, elements of texture, freshness or heat. I love to add an assortment of […]
Rockin' Fish Tacos – These fish tacos are fresh and versatile. They have wonderfully fresh mexican flavors and pair really well with my Mango & Avocado Salsa. Enjoy these tacos as a meal or a great appetizer on corn tortillas cut into smaller circles using a circle cookie cutter. Then crisp the tortillas […]
